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When it comes to losing weight, there’s realistically no way to spot reduce fat from specific parts of your body. While we all wish we could flatten out our stomachs or target excess skin on our arms, the reality is if you want to lose weight, it will need to come off naturally from your entire body. Therefore, a good place to start is by integrating nutrient dense foods into your diet to help keep you full, making a calorie deficit easier to maintain. If you’re looking to lose weight by spring, these are the six dietitian approved smoothie recipes you need to be making to feed your body without feeling deprived.
Mango Banana Breakfast Smoothie
Mango and banana are both loaded with vitamins and minerals which can help to fuel your day and keep you full, so this tropical smoothie is the perfect addition to your morning routine for weight loss. Fiber and protein are great for curbing cravings and regulating gut health, and turmeric will help to minimize inflammation in the body so you’ll be feeling better in no time.
Ingredients: Banana, mango, low fat milk, hemp seeds, oat bran, ground turmeric
Simply Cherry Smoothie With Yogurt
This sweet and filling smoothie will help to satisfy your cravings without exceeding your sugar intake goals first thing in the morning. Packed with a healthy range of macronutrients needed for a balanced diet, this recipe will give you the energy needed to power through your morning and feed your muscles with ample protein for natural and easy weight loss.
Ingredients: Cherries, plain greek yogurt, banana, avocado, unsweetened almond butter, unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, hemp seeds, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, fresh mint, ice, protein powder
Peach Banana Green Smoothie
Green smoothies are known for detoxing the body, and this delicious recipe will provide many of those benefits while allowing you to indulge in the sweet flavor. This smoothie is full of healthy fat, protein, and carbs which are important for a well-rounded diet, and it’s super hydrating for those mornings when you’re feeling a little off.
Ingredients: Coconut water, almonds, chopped peaches, spinach, banana, ice
Acai Smoothie Bowl
If you’re looking for something a little heartier, this acai smoothie bowl is the way to go. With a slightly thicker consistency and packed with superfood ingredients, this smoothie bowl will bring you one step closer to healthy weight loss before the summertime without sacrificing flavor. Plus, it’s vegan!
Ingredients: Almond milk, blueberries, unsweetened acai, banana, reishi mushroom powder, peanut butter, strawberries, almonds, chia seeds
Flax Power Protein Smoothie
This protein packed smoothie is going to be a vital addition to your morning routine for easy weight loss throughout the spring. Flax is a great source of protein, fiber, and omega’s, so your digestion and overall body composition will benefit from this energizing smoothie.
Ingredients: Peanut butter, almond milk, banana, ground flaxseed, greek yogurt, protein powder, ice
Low-Calorie Blueberry Smoothie
Blueberries are known for being rich in antioxidants which are essential for the proper function of your body and even to help with anti-aging in the skin. Therefore, this low calorie blueberry smoothie is not only great for helping you towards your weight loss goals, but also allows you to feel better in your body as a whole, helping your complexion and your body composition. Loaded with delicious flavor, you can’t go wrong with this breakfast staple.
Ingredients: Low-fat blueberry yogurt, ice, frozen blueberries
